People of Higher Ed: MassArt President David Nelson opens up about his love for music and experience as a first-generation student

The school's 12th president talks about how his background informs his approach to the college presidency in this latest installment of our People of Higher Ed column.

By Pat Donachie • Jan. 5, 2018

Amid Congressional fight, no tax exemption for wealthy college providing free education to poor students

Berea College will now pay a 1.4% tax on its billion-dollar endowment that funds tuition-free education for its 1,600 students.

By Jeremy House • Jan. 5, 2018

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Student Success

Explore how universities are working to boost student outcomes by integrating remedial education, providing mental health tools and making education more accessible. 

By Higher Ed Dive staff

University of Illinois capitalizes in regional strengths to build investment portfolio

The institution is banking heavily on farmland, which has yielded 10.2% annual returns, even when other investments had dropped 20% during the economic downturn. 

By Jeremy House • Jan. 4, 2018

Missouri to tie 10% of higher ed funding to school performance

The board intends to put any money a school loses for not hitting performance marks toward targeted efforts at helping the school improve in the respective area. 

By Autumn A. Arnett • Jan. 4, 2018

Marshawn Lynch's 'Scientist' talks future of research and importance of strengthening the pipeline

UNLV physics professor Michael Pravica talks about the role of science in upholding national security and the need for researchers to leave the ivory tower and find ways to be more relatable.

By Autumn A. Arnett • Jan. 3, 2018

Institutions target baby boomers with hefty tuition fellowship programs

Stanford and Harvard piloted the first advance-career education fellowship programs, and now institutions like the University of Notre Dame and the University of Minnesota are following suit. 

By Jeremy House • Jan. 3, 2018

Study finds PhDs happiest outside higher ed

Individuals in the nonprofit sector reported stronger levels of satisfaction with pay, support from colleagues and the service opportunities provided.

By Jeremy House • Jan. 3, 2018

Administrators prepare for a potentially turbulent 2018

It's unclear how students feel about controversial speakers coming to campus. Report offers six proactive steps to quash potential emergencies and quell unrest when it happens.   

By Shalina Chatlani • Jan. 3, 2018

5 trends poised to shake up higher education in 2018

Shifting business models, more global influence and new technology were on colleges' radars this year.

By Autumn A. Arnett • Jan. 3, 2018

Professor's 'Not Top Ten' list reveals some hope for turning public support for higher ed

In particular, No. 2 about Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's efforts to save a small two-year college from sanctions stood out.

By Autumn A. Arnett • Jan. 2, 2018

What if the College Football Playoff was based on graduation rates?

If graduation rates mattered, neither Georgia nor Alabama would have been eligible to play in last night's title game. 

By Autumn A. Arnett • Jan. 1, 2018

Higher Education's Top Stories of 2017

From Donald Trump to HBCUs, free community college and pedagogy, we look back at the year's top headlines.

By Autumn A. Arnett • Dec. 26, 2017

Leading Thoughts: Stop hiring administrators without a full search

Kennesaw State University President Sam Olens is the latest to resign over his handling of student protests. But some question whether he was qualified to be president in the first place. 

By Autumn A. Arnett • Dec. 22, 2017

Report examines Latino student success rates

An Education Trust study of more than 600 public and private universities finds that students enrolled at Hispanic Serving Institutions graduate at higher rates.

By Pat Donachie • Dec. 22, 2017

Report: National graduation rates surpass pre-recession highs

Disparities still remain along racial lines, and educators disagree about what college completion rates actually say about the quality of education students are receiving.

By Jeremy House • Dec. 21, 2017

Greater collaboration, college-ready students and unrestricted donations: Higher ed leaders share their 2018 wish lists

We asked a handful of leaders what they want for their campuses — and the industry overall — in 2018. 

By Autumn A. Arnett • Dec. 21, 2017

Black students, adult learners underrepresented on campus

The industry is still struggling to meet the needs of students of color and non-traditional students — even as these students comprise greater percentages of the potential recruitment pool.

By Jeremy House • Dec. 21, 2017

TIAA CEO Roger Ferguson talks future of higher education

The economist urged businesses to partner more with institutions to fill the skills gap and increase graduation rates by connecting educational training to future jobs and careers.

By Jeremy House • Dec. 21, 2017

Big wins for public institutions in fundraising game

Public colleges and universities received a growing share of charitable donations over $100 million dollars this year. 

By Shalina Chatlani • Dec. 21, 2017

Across the country, higher ed enrollment shrinks for sixth straight year

224,000 fewer people enrolled in undergrad programs in the fall of 2017.

By Jeremy House • Dec. 20, 2017

Is your institution preparing students for future-forward jobs?

Leaders at Fielding Graduate University spoke to Education Dive on the need for university officials to focus on readying a new generation of workers for jobs which will always require a human touch.

By Shalina Chatlani • Dec. 20, 2017

Should colleges ask for a slice of future wages to offset current enrollment costs?

Lackawana College joins a growing number of institutions turning to income-share agreements to help students finance degrees.

By Patti Zarling • Dec. 19, 2017

Mental health is a growing challenge on campus, and people of color are most negatively affected

Cuts to counselors and school psychologists at the K-12 level are sending students to college with untreated trauma — and the current political climate is exacerbating the issue.

By Autumn A. Arnett • Dec. 19, 2017

What will the rollback of net neutrality mean for innovation in higher ed?

Many education advocates worry about the future of institutions' growth in digital initiatives and online offerings, but the issue is not so black and white. 

By Shalina Chatlani • Dec. 19, 2017

Will state funding to higher ed decrease again in 2018 and beyond?

With the GOP tax bill all but final, higher ed advocates are speculating on how the trickle down effects to states could impact higher ed. 

By Autumn A. Arnett • Dec. 19, 2017